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Learn the basics of game design with an experienced game designer. Understand the core of a game, learn the lingo involved in this industry and find out about the types of design techniques involved in creating a video game. You’ll finish this three-day course with hands-on experience using leading industry game design software Unity. *DISCLAIMER* AFTRS reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason at any time. In the event of a course being cancelled a full refund of cours... [More]

In this workshop participants will learn about colour, characters, modelling, storytelling and moving characters around the screen. They will complete a short 1 minute claymation film by the end of the day. Fun and engaging while aiding creative development, AFTRS Film Club is a week of one-day workshops designed to unlock the potential of young people. This workshop is for children 9-12 years. *DISCLAIMER* AFTRS reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason at any time. In... [More]

If you’re inspired by animated films such as Avatar and the Pixar library, then this is the course for you!" Working with a professional animator, you will learn digital animation skills to get you started on your animation journey. The course includes an introduction to Digital Animation using industry software programs including, Photoshop, After Effects, Flash and the Industry standard animation software Maya 3D. Discover the complexities of Maya 2012 and create a 3D character. L... [More]

In this workshop participants will learn how to use a variety of animation techniques to make inanimate objects come to life, including sequential still photographs, people’s bodies and flip books. They will complete a short 1 minute stop animation film by the end of the day. Fun and engaging while aiding creative development, AFTRS Film Club is a week of one-day workshops designed to unlock the potential of young people. This workshop is for children 9-12 years. *DISCLAIMER* AFTRS ... [More]

Use your imagination and develop your own animated story and character using Claymation! Through model making, storyboarding and stop-motion techniques (think Wallace & Gromit), you have the opportunity to make something awesome. Taught by professional animators, you get to explore the essential elements and create your own claymation in this fun and educational workshop. All participants will get a copy of their animation to take home. This workshop is for children 9-12 years. *DIS... [More]